Gartner identified top government tech trends. These reflect pressure to modernize operations, strengthen cyber resilience, govern AI, and meet citizen expectations. Agentic AI is emerging as a key catalyst for transformation in government. Cybersecurity must evolve to an always-adaptive culture due to AI and quantum computing. Governments must rethink technology service delivery with digital and AI-literate workforces. 78% of government CIOs plan to invest in their people. Success with agentic AI depends on modern governance and workforce readiness. Cyber strategies must include resilience, automation, and crypto agility. Technology service delivery requires adaptive operating models. The trends were announced at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on the Gold Coast.
What it unlocks
Governments can now prioritize AI literacy, workforce modernization, and organizational flexibility.
- 78% of government CIOs plan to invest in workforce capabilities
- 1,219 CIOs and IT leaders surveyed in January 2026
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